Deepak Naik has an unusual routine. He walks three kilometers to collect clay. The collected clay is then used to make a traditional percussion instrument called the maandar, which is played during Holi and other festivals. As he speaks to us, he drops weight on the clay to harden it … Continue readingThe Dying Sounds Of Rhythm
The trees of Saranda Forests in Jharkhand are no longer felled unsupervised. The people of the village judicially use the forest resources, such as firewood, fruits, and medicinal herbs. The forest is now protected from unprecedented exploitation … Continue readingHow Gram Sabha Are Putting Power Back In The Hands Of The Communities, One Issue At a Time
According to French economist, Thomas Piketty, inequality may well be one of the most significant issues humanity is facing this century. Piketty in his new book, ‘Capital and Ideology’ argues that the levels of inequality we see in the period from the 1980’s till now pAccording to French economist, Thomas … Continue readingInequality: The Challenge Of Our Times
Gujarat has over 91.51 lakh total workers however the active workers account for 28.9 lakh. In a recent study conducted by Bigi Thomas and Ruby Bhatia on the impact of the NREGA scheme on the quality of life … Continue readingWomen In NREGA Gujarat
An ordinary day of a daily wage worker in Bagepalli, a town in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, begins in the hustle and bustle of the town, as they wait for employers to call them for work. … Continue readingMigrant Workers Of Bagepalli, Karnataka
“I’ve been traveling to Bangalore on work for the last 35 years and this is the only trade I know,
The panel on the back reads, “Caution, treated with poison, do not use it for food, feed and oil purposes.”
Gillan, farmer, Kookalthorai, Nilgiris. “I have 2 acres of land and I’ve been farming on this land for over 20
“There are many blacksmiths in Madhya Pradesh and everyone travels to different parts of the country. We got here about
The farmers of Kookalthorai, as you’ve seen, have been using chemically germinated seeds for a faster harvest of vegetables and